Two New Brunswick companies applauded for impressive workplace health and safety practices

November 8, 2013

MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd. and Pine Grove
Nursing Home were recently recognized by WorkSafeNB for their
impressive efforts in workplace health and safety.

“We’re extremely proud to recognize these
companies, both of which have demonstrated an outstanding
commitment and continuity to safe work practices and to a safe
workplace. These two companies have shown exceptional leadership
and innovation, and, in doing so, they’ve not only significantly
reduced injuries but they’ve decreased their premiums and improved
their bottom line,” said Gerard Adams, president and CEO of
WorkSafeNB.

MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd., a steel
manufacturer based in Tracadie-Sheila, was acknowledged for their
low accident frequency and commitment to ensuring its workers are
happy and safe.

The company has only seen three lost-time claims since 2008, an
accomplishment for which they have been rewarded with assessment
rates 30% below the industry average.

“We try to make safety a value in all aspects of life – not just
work,” said senior project manager Serge Thériault. “If our
workers are healthy and happy, they’re more productive. It’s a
win-win for all involved.”

Pine Grove Nursing Home is a non-profit, 70 bed
long-term care facility in Fredericton. The nursing home was
applauded for being proactive and for introducing initiatives like
WorkSafeNB’s Back in Form body mechanics program, and wellness
programs that support mental, emotional, and physical
well-being.

“These programs encompass not only employees and
residents, but family and community. We look at health and safety
as a way of life,” said Cheryl Wiggins, Pine Grove
administrator.

“WorkSafeNB provides services and resources to
help employers and workers all over New Brunswick build a workplace
safety culture in their organizations,” said Shelly Dauphinee,
vice-president of WorkSafeNB’s WorkSafe Services Division. “We are
especially proud when companies as diverse as Pine Grove Nursing
Home and MQM Quality Manufacturing share a mutual goal of
occupational health and safety excellence, and achieve such
positive results. By the demonstrated commitment of their
management and staff to a WorkSafe culture, these companies are
models of healthy and safe workplaces in New Brunswick.”

The Company Recognition Awards Breakfast was part of
WorkSafeNB’s 33rd Annual Health and Safety Conference, held at the
Fredericton Trade and Convention Centre November 6-8. More than 500
delegates were on hand to take in 27 workshops covering a variety
of topics.

About MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd.

A leader in New Brunswick’s steel structure fabrication and
installation sector.

Has contributed to various projects across North America
including Yankee Stadium, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of
Fame, and local projects like the Centennial Bridge upgrades in
Miramichi and the Grant-Harvey Centre arena at the UNB campus in
Fredericton.

About Pine Grove Nursing
Home

A licensed, 70-bed non-profit nursing home for seniors.

Founded in 1983 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

99 employees.

Provides its residents with medical, nursing, dietary and
financial services, among others.